University of Connecticut

Faculty/Staff Daily Digest

Monday, June 20, 2022

In Memoriam	In Memoriam: Passing of David McChesney
UConn Today	Queer Science Conference Creates Connections
Appointments, Retirements, and Searches	Annoucement from the VP for Student Affairs EEB Financial Assistant 1 Job Available - Program Assistant 2 Job Posting: Educ Prog Asst 1, Middlesex CTY Ext Live-in Graduate Fellowship Opportunity Provost Names Amy Gorin, Sally Reis to New Roles PSYC Retirees:Barnes-Farrell,Green,Swadlow,Valone
Training and Professional Development	6/22 Flipgrid: Video Discussion Platform 6/22 Using Groups in HuskyCT 6/28 Class Activities Demo Series... 6/28 Facilitating the Success of International... 7/27 New England Future Faculty Workshop 2022 Teaching Portfolios- Getting Started & Following..
Scholarly Colloquia and Events	6/23 Alex Freidus on Panel at Harriet Beecher Stowe Ctr 6/23 MCB Dissertation Defense: Rishabh Kejriwal 6/29 Entrepreneurship Research Seminar Series 9/23 24th Katzenstein Lecture: Prof. Donna Strickland
Technology and Computing	6/27 New CSD MyAccess Platform to Launch June 27, 2022
Research, Funding, and Awards	6/20 LS: Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agriculture 6/20 LS:St. Baldricks Foundation Infrastructure Grants 6/20 LS: Alkermes Inspiration Grants Program 7/4 LS: Libraries, Archives and Museums Accelerate UConn-Innovators and Researchers Wanted Enrolling Participants - Chronic Low Back Pain
Student Activities	8/29 Neurodiversity in STEM Learning Community Accepting Applications for 2022 InsurTech Course
Additional UConn Information	Teach an FYE course at Storrs 6/21 New Student Webinar: SHaW Requirements & Services 6/23 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop-Virtual Central Warehouse Summers Hours